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How Can You Quickly Stop the Annoying “Give Us a Minute” Pop-Up in Windows 11?

What Steps Fix the Persistent “Give Us a Minute” Notification on Windows 11 for Good?

The “Give Us a Minute” message can show up on your Windows 11 computer when the system or its built-in apps want to update or ask for a restart. If this keeps bothering you, here’s how you can stop it and get back to smooth work.

Steps to Remove the “Give Us a Minute” Message on Windows 11

Solution 1: Turn Off System Tips and Suggestions

  1. Press Windows + I to open the Settings menu.
  2. Click System on the left.
  3. Choose Notifications.
  4. Scroll down and find Additional settings.
  5. Switch off these settings:
    • Show me the Windows welcome experience after updates and when signed in to highlight what’s new and suggested.
    • Suggest ways to get the most out of Windows and finish setting up this device.
    • Get tips and suggestions when using Windows.
  6. This stops Windows from showing messages like “Give Us a Minute” that come from its tips or suggestions.

Solution 2: Restart If Updates Are Waiting

  1. Open Settings and pick Windows Update.
  2. If you see “Restart now to finish installing updates,” save your work and restart your computer.
  3. Restarting helps finish updates, which often stops repeat messages.

Solution 3: Reset or Fix Problem Apps

  1. Go to Settings > Apps > Installed apps.
  2. Find the app linked to the message, click the three dots, and choose Advanced options.
  3. Pick Reset. This keeps your files but clears the app’s settings.
  4. If resetting doesn’t help, open PowerShell as admin and run:
    Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
  5. This fixes built-in apps for all users that might cause lingering pop-ups.

Solution 4: Manage Microsoft Edge Notifications

  1. Open Microsoft Edge.
  2. Click the three dots in the top right, select Settings.
  3. Go to System and performance.
  4. Turn off options for startup boosts, background extensions, or any feature recommendations.

Solution 5: Turn Off Device Usage Recommendations

  1. In Settings, navigate to Personalization > Device usage.
  2. Turn off all the device usage toggles.
  3. This stops usage suggestions which might show as pop-ups.

Solution 6: Directly Block Annoying Notifications

  1. Click the notification bell icon at the lower right of your taskbar.
  2. If you see the “Give Us a Minute” message, hover over it, click the three dots, and select Turn off all notifications for this app.

Extra Quick Tips to Minimize Pop-Ups

  • Always save your work before installing updates.
  • Check your apps’ own update settings for extra notifications.
  • Set your working hours in Windows Focus Assist to limit alerts while you work.

Why Taking These Steps Works

  • Turning off system suggestions reduces background notifications.
  • Restarting after updates lets your computer finish needed changes, ending stuck messages.
  • Resetting or re-registering apps repairs any problems tied to restart or update pop-ups.
  • Managing Edge and personalization tweaks cuts down on extra tips and reminders.

Feeling Happy again with your computer is as simple as following these steps. Taking charge of notifications lets you work or play without pop-up distractions getting in the way.